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The Problem of Incarceration for America's Children [Infographic]

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 30, 2017
There are 2.7 million children with a parent in prison or jail. Ninety-two percent (92%) of parents in prison are fathers. The... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Family Trees and the Troubling Problem of Absent Fathers

Posted by Roland Warren   |   Mar 28, 2017
This blog reposted from Patheos.com with permission from Roland Warren. Some time ago, a friend told me about a troubling... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Critical New Portrait of Latino Dads [Report & Resources]

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 23, 2017
Before you read the rest of this post, grab a pen and paper and answer the following questions: Do most Latino fathers speak... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

How To Involve Dad During & After Mom's Pregnancy

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Mar 9, 2017
Children do much better physically and emotionally when dad is involved right from the start. In fact, dad's physical presence at... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

How to Effectively Serve Dads Involved in Child Welfare

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Mar 7, 2017
Increasing the involvement of young fathers in the lives of their children is particularly challenging when fathers are involved... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

4 Reasons to Promote Marriage to Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 21, 2017
Dads' self-interest. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, InsideOut Dad®

The Father Absence Crisis [Infographic]

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 16, 2017
There is a crisis in America. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 24 million children in America—one out of three—live without... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

[Video] Another Reason Why Dads are Vital to Child Well-Being

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 14, 2017
When you help a dad to be more involved, responsible, and committed to his child, you help build that child's resilience. Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

More Reason to Serve These Underserved Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Feb 7, 2017
Location, location, location. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

FRPN Free Webinar > Inside the Black Box: Measuring Service Delivery, Client Engagement and Fidelity

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 6, 2017
NFI President Christopher A. Brown sits on the Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) advisory committee. FRPN has... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

How Dads View Co-Parenting

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 31, 2017
One of the best ways to help dads become more involved in the lives of their children is to ensure that the co-parenting... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

How Your Organization Can Support National Marriage Week

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 24, 2017
Marriage might not be a popular subject with the clients you serve, but no one can argue with the research: Marriage is good for... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

Why Good Facilitators are Vital for Program Retention

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 19, 2017
A good facilitator is as important as the content of a fatherhood program. Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

What You Need to Know > New Rule to Increase Regular Child Support Payments

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jan 4, 2017
Many of the noncustodial dads served by organizations and programs like yours struggle to pay child support. The ability of... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Strengthening Families and The 5 Protective Factors Series: Social & Emotional Competence of Children

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Nov 30, 2016
During the past four weeks, I have blogged about a collaboration between National Fatherhood Initiative® and the Center for the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks

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